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PCA
Professional Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 9 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Sincere Nurse Aide offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Compassionate professional certified in Home Health Aide and Home Care.

Well-qualified Healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Certified in Home Care

Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in overseeing acute and chronic conditions and certified in Home Health Aide.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Proactive worker committed to helping RN provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Behavior

treatments with knowledge of Dementia patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

PCA with over 9 years of successful experience in ABI and Dementia . Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in A&B Home Care industry. Strengths in Dementia and Parkinson backed by training in Personal Care Assistance (PCA).

Skills
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient-focused care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Transporting patients
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Outpatient care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Observing responses
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Medical Records Management
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic disease management
Work History
PCA, 09/2015 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Employed mobility devices and hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Participated in community fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management,
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
PCA, 10/2012 to 01/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Employed mobility devices and hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in community fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Resident Care Aide, 11/2010 to 07/2012
Company Name – City, State
  • Kept close eye on behavior and to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor

  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Checked vital signs on Timeframe basis and contacted Job title regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, 06/2009
University of Ghana - City
Home Health Aide Assessment Methodology, 2014
Metro Care Home Services,INC. - City
PCA Training, 05/2019
Department of Social Services - City
HIPAA TRAINING PROGRAM, 05/2014
Community Health Care Services Foundation,Inc. - City
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School Attended

  • University of Ghana
  • Metro Care Home Services,INC.
  • Department of Social Services
  • Community Health Care Services Foundation,Inc.

Job Titles Held:

  • PCA
  • Resident Care Aide

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Political Science , 06/2009
    Home Health Aide Assessment Methodology , 2014
    PCA Training , 05/2019
    HIPAA TRAINING PROGRAM , 05/2014

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